"I should hope so," he answers lightly. "I am finished on campus at six o'clock, and I have nothing planned for this evening."

That, at least, is entirely true. Yussa had planned for a quiet dinner and perhaps some lesson planning, but he would welcome company for the evening. He finds Caleb agreeable so far, even if they do not know each other well. Something about the younger man's bearing, his way of moving through the world. Yussa is intrigued to know more about him, but that may take time, and for good reason.